Alpex Solar secures 300 MW PV cell deal with TP Solar
Alpex Solar Ltd has approved a definitive procurement agreement with TP Solar Ltd for supply of solar cells with a minimum aggregate capacity of 300 MW.
Upcycling solar glass waste to use in solid-state lithium batteries
Nanyang Technological University researchers have milled solar panel glass waste for use in cathodes used in solid state lithium metal batteries. When used as a functional filler in solid polymer electrolyte (SPE) material, the resulting battery performance was maintained over 80 charge cycles with an 8.3 % improvement over the reference device.
SAEL to set up 5 GW solar cell and module manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh
SAEL Industries Ltd will invest around INR 8,200 crore to establish a 5 GW integrated solar cell and module manufacturing facility in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Once operational, it will take SAEL’s total solar manufacturing capacity to 8.5 GW.
Shakti Pumps invests INR 12 crore in solar manufacturing arm
Shakti Pumps (India) Ltd has invested INR 12 crore in its wholly owned subsidiary, Shakti Energy Solutions Ltd, in exchange for equity shares.
China polysilicon price increases amid regulatory signals
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
How is India’s power infrastructure evolving amid global supply chain shifts?
With renewable capacity expanding, grid upgrades underway, and policies fostering local supply chains, India is navigating a complex but promising energy transition.
NREL, CubicPV achieves 24% efficiency for perovskite mini solar module
A U.S.-based collaboration between the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and CubicPV has yielded a perovskite minimodule with certified efficiency of 24.0%. The two noted that it is the first time a U.S. effort has set a record in the perovskite mini module category.
Longi unveils 34.58%-efficient tandem perovskite-silicon solar cell based on asymmetric self-assembled monolayer
In a new scientific paper published in nature, the Chinese manufacturer presented a new tandem perovskite-silicon solar cell based on a bottom cell with a heterojunction design. It also used a new type of self-assembled monolayer that reportedly reduces non-radiative recombination and increases cell efficiency.
Australian Clean Energy delegation visits India to further deepen their engagements
A 30-member Australian Clean Energy Delegation representing 22 companies, is visiting India from July 7 – 11, 2025 to showcase Australia’s innovative solutions across energy storage technologies, AI solutions for energy operations, solar technologies, green hydrogen, energy modelling and weather forecasting, education & capacity building and consulting.
First Solar uses quantum dots to boost module efficiency
Quantum dot technology promises to boost bifacial solar module output. The company entered into a supply agreement with specialist UbiQD.
